San Francisco Robert Van Den Hoven, July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 After camping on the beach just south of San Francisco, we decided to drive into San Francisco on Sunday Morning, less traffic and hopefully great video and pictures while crossing the Golden Gate Bridge to the Golden Gate Vista Point carpark and our overnight stop. BUT on Sundays and Public… Continue Reading
Mexico Border to Big Sur National Park Robert Van Den Hoven, July 4, 2023July 4, 2023 Mexico Border to Big Sur National Park. After the debacle to get our US visa, 6 months wait for an interview and a $3000.00 round trip & accommodation to Sydney for a 3-minute interview PFFFFFFFF, crossing the border at Mexicali was straight forward and the border guards were friendly. All… Continue Reading
Malawi Robert Van Den Hoven, May 13, 2023May 13, 2023 MALAWI, The country is nicknamed “The Warm Heart of Africa” because of the friendliness of the people. Malawi is small, just 900km long and at the most just 300km wide. South Malawi is the most populated and developed region. Central Malawi is home to the capital Lilongwe and Northern Malawi is… Continue Reading
Laos and Cambodia Robert Van Den Hoven, May 6, 2023May 6, 2023 Hi All Cambodia and Laos are the two hidden gems rarely visited by overlanders travelling around the world in their own vehicle. tranquillity. In Laos and Cambodia, we were confronted at the country’s tragic past. But also, with awe-inspiring natural beauty, stunning architecture, and friendly people. Cambodia, Cambodia is a… Continue Reading
TIBET Robert Van Den Hoven, April 29, 2023 Tibet also called the roof of the world. From the lakes and mountains of the high Tibetan plateau to the vast open plains and the deep valleys, the landscape and people are amazing. Mount Everest. standing at an incredible 8,844.43 meters above sea level, this massive peak is part of… Continue Reading
Mozambique Robert Van Den Hoven, April 22, 2023April 22, 2023 MOZAMBIQUE Mozambicans are friendly people and very welcoming, like in any other country as visitors we must learn at least a few words in their language, understand their culture and customs. Unfortunately, Mozambique is a highly indebted, poverty-stricken country. This combined with armed conflict, armed groups burning villages, human rights violations,… Continue Reading
French Guyana- Suriname and Guyana overland Robert Van Den Hoven, April 15, 2023April 15, 2023 Hi All Most overlanders choose South America based on good infrastructure, and safety. But we are at a loss to understand why so few overlanders visit the (Real) Amazone region and the 3 former Guyana’s in the Far North East of South America: French Guiana, Suriname and Guyana. All 3… Continue Reading
CHINA Robert Van Den Hoven, April 1, 2023April 1, 2023 Hi All Ever since the world discovered China through the writings of adventurer Marco Polo more than 700 years ago, we’ve come to regard this large Asian country as mysterious and exotic. The contrast between China’s ancient customs and the new ultra-modern state that is developing is amazing. For centuries… Continue Reading
AUSTRALIA Robert Van Den Hoven, March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 Below a 6-minute compilation covering Australia and how we got hooked on OFF ROAD TRAVEL. Our Around the world adventure planned to last 5 years but to date has lasted 19 years and we still have another 4 years to go before we can state we have travelled overland around… Continue Reading
PART 4 BORNEO, THAILAND & MALAYSIA Robert Van Den Hoven, March 4, 2023March 4, 2023 Part of driving overland around the world is to look for hidden gems and visit untouched regions, and destinations. In these lesser-known destinations, the food is more authentic and much cheaper, bush camping everywhere or when near a beach no-one around. Southeast Asia is one of those overland destinations that… Continue Reading